Is alimony taxable?

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : Who gets the tax deduction for claiming a dependent after a divorce?
53% : For those who don't fall under the new rules, tax treatment of alimony can be a bit more complicated.
52% : This is different from separate maintenance, which is financial support that is part of a legal separation when couples are still married.To be considered alimony for tax purposes, the IRS says the spousal support needs to meet the following criteria:To be considered alimony, the divorce or separation agreement also can't specify that the payment needs to be part of the gross income of the payee spouse or that it isn't allowable as a deduction to the payer spouse.Is the tax law for alimony different from child support?Child support is a form of spousal support designed to financially provide for adopted or biological children of the marriage.
50% : Is the treatment of alimony for tax purposes different in each state?
46% : While child support is considered different from alimony for tax purposes, the rules are similar.
42% : You should consult your state's revenue department website for more information about how to report spousal support for state tax purposes.3.

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